Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 22 at 3:30PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 22, 2026 - 12:30pm
Expires:
June 22, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 330 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Bonanza, or near Prestonsburg, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Paintsville, Prestonsburg, Mason, Fredville, Oaklawn Estates, Fitz,
Davella, Oil Springs, Lancer, Carver, Whitehouse, Burning Fork,
Meally, Prince, Collista, West Van Lear, Dotson, West Royalton
Station, Carver Station, and Williamsport.
THIS INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING HIGHWAYS...
Kentucky Highway 3 in Floyd County between mile markers 1 and 4.
Kentucky Highway 3 in Johnson County Kentucky Highway 3 in Martin
County between mile markers 1 and 8.
Kentucky Highway 80 in Floyd County between mile markers 13 and 14.
U.S. Highway 23 in Floyd County between mile markers 11 and 21.
U.S. Highway 23 in Johnson County between mile markers 0 and 16.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Johnson; Magoffin; Floyd; Martin; Pike
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender: